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Donald E. Skinner was the founding editor of the InterConnections newsletter for congregational leaders and a senior editor of UU World from 1998 until his retirement in 2014. He is a member of the Shawnee Mission Unitarian Universalist Church in Lenexa, Kansas.
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By Donald E. Skinner
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Sunday securityDonald E. Skinner
Unitarian Universalist congregations are taking steps to be better prepared for emergencies.
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Spreading Christmas cheer one tree at a timeDonald E. Skinner
Christmas Tree Santas, a nonprofit founded by a UU, gives trees to families in need.
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Ban a hymn for the bottom line?Donald E. Skinner
An Austin, Texas, church auctioned off rights to block a hymn from use for a year.
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Something more spiritualDonald E. Skinner
The Unitarian Fellowship of Lawrence, Kansas, has nearly doubled its membership by being open to change.
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Evanston Unitarian church installs rain gardensDonald E. SkinnerGardens naturally absorb 25,000 cubic feet of water each year.
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UUA sells last Beacon Hill building for $11.5 millionDonald E. Skinner41 Mt. Vernon St., former Beacon Press headquarters, will become condominiums.
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Social justice push marks minister’s retirementDonald E. SkinnerMore than 100 hours volunteered in honor of the Rev. Bill Breeden
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Book group brings Muslim and UU women togetherDonald E. SkinnerWomen from Unitarian Universalist and Muslim congregations in Silver Spring, Md., meet each month.
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Helping to tip the scalesDonald E. SkinnerUU Fellowship of Topeka’s decades of involvement on LGBT issues
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Unitarian Universalist Association approves fossil fuel divestmentDonald E. Skinner, Christopher L. Walton
General Assembly vote endorses divestment, but allows for shareholder activism.
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UUA divests from fossil fuelsDonald E. Skinner
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Fossil fuel divestment passes first testDonald E. Skinner
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Presidential Search Committee takes a spin in publicDonald E. Skinner
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Team plans creative, nourishing arc of worshipDonald E. SkinnerWorship Arts Team, new this year, supports worship leaders at General Assembly.
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Fossil fuel divestment on GA agendaDonald E. Skinner
Divestment resolution, Congregational Study/Action Issues on General Assembly business agenda.
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Make a bowl to fight hungerDonald E. SkinnerEmpty Bowls project at UUA General Assembly will raise money for hunger relief.
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UUA's Boston guesthouse will close June 30Donald E. Skinner
After Eliot and Pickett guesthouse closes, Club Quarters Hotel will house UUA volunteers.
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Starr King names Rosemary Bray McNatt its next presidentDonald E. SkinnerThe Rev. Rosemary Bray McNatt to follow the Rev. Dr. Rebecca Parker as president of Starr King School for the Ministry.
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UUA names new Stewardship and Development directorDonald E. Skinner
Mary Katherine Morn will succeed Terry Sweetser as chief fundraiser in August.
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UUA Presidential Search Committee begins its workDonald E. Skinner
Created by 2010 General Assembly vote, committee will pick two nominees for 2017 UUA presidential election.
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Emerging, alternative groups at UUA's growing edgeDonald E. Skinner
Total membership falls 1.2 percent; UUA counts 51 emerging groups, handful of experimental communities.
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UUA sells three buildings for $23.6 millionDonald E. Skinner
Sale of 25 Beacon Street headquarters, Eliot and Pickett Houses finalized.
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Uncontested elections will add 2 new trusteesDonald E. Skinner2014 General Assembly will elect four trustees and a financial advisor.
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'Love Reaches Out' is theme of 2014 General AssemblyDonald E. Skinner
Labor disputes limit available hotel rooms, but other options remain available.
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UUA sells Beacon Hill buildings to residential developerDonald E. SkinnerSea-Dar Construction will convert 25 Beacon St., Pickett & Eliot Houses into residences.
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1,500 Unitarian Universalists join huge N.C. marchDonald E. SkinnerUUs from many states joined tens of thousands for 'Moral March' in Raleigh February 8.
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New UUA logo part of outreach effortDonald E. Skinner
Logo is first step in a broader initiative to promote Unitarian Universalism.
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GA rebate offered to congregational leaders in 2014Donald E. SkinnerUUA Board of Trustees hopes to attract congregational presidents to General Assembly with $100 subsidies.
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UU leaders urge attendance at N.C. 'moral rally'Donald E. Skinner
Feb. 8 protest will focus on voter laws and other conservative legislation.
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Volunteers sought for ongoing Sandy recoveryDonald E. SkinnerMore than a year after Superstorm Sandy hit New Jersey and New York, volunteers are still needed.
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Group works to make congregations more accessibleDonald E. SkinnerEqUUal Access offers guidelines, is creating a congregational certification program.
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In disasters and tragedies, Trauma Response Ministry steps inDonald E. SkinnerNow in its 11th year, volunteer ministers and laypeople provide crisis relief.
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Washington congregation creates permanent village for homelessDonald E. SkinnerAt Olympia's Camp Quixote, 30 one-room cottages are near completion.
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Historic quilt becomes time capsule for Nebraska congregationDonald E. SkinnerOmaha UUs restore and celebrate 1898 ‘signature quilt’
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History buff creates videos of denomination's 'Long Strange Trip'Donald E. SkinnerSix-DVD series traces roots of Unitarian Universalism from 1st century to present times.
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Congregations build bridges, relationships with Native AmericansDonald E. SkinnerSpurred by study of Doctrine of Discovery, UUs reach out to indigenous people.
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Colorado UUs dry out from epic floodsDonald E. SkinnerMountain Desert District creates relief fund for congregations, individuals
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Florida church welcomes Boy Scouts spurned by BaptistsDonald E. SkinnerAfter BSA allows gay scouts, UU Church of Fort Myers opens doors to three units.
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Funding Program helps UUs' social justice dreams come trueDonald E. SkinnerIn 2012, fund dispersed more than $1M to advance innovative UU projects.
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Seeking growth, congregations take 'Leap of Faith'Donald E. SkinnerCongregational mentoring program enters third year.
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Entering a new eraDonald E. SkinnerReport from the 2013 General Assembly of the Unitarian Universalist Association.
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Tweens gather in Dallas for UU Children's ChoirDonald E. Skinner
43 children attend music camp during UU musicians' conference.
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UU scientist battles arsenic-poisoned water in BangladeshDonald E. Skinner
Vermont chemist Seth Frisbie calls tainted wells the “largest human poisoning in history.”
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L.A. church joins lawsuit against government surveillanceDonald E. SkinnerCollecting call records violates First Amendment rights, lawsuit claims.
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UUA and UUSC call for increase in minimum wageDonald E. SkinnerRenewed campaign for worker justice says ‘stop making workers pay the price for corporate greed.’
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Clearwater UUs lauded for deep-seated social activismDonald E. Skinner
For decades, Unitarian Universalists of Clearwater has advocated for civil rights, farmworkers, immigrants, and LGBT rights.
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GA ends in celebration, installation of new leadersDonald E. Skinner
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Delegates oppose institutional racism with AIWDonald E. Skinner
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Ministry fund created in Courter's honorDonald E. Skinner
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Delegates approve Article II bylaw changesDonald E. Skinner
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GA welcomes international guestsDonald E. Skinner
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Article II change recommended by miniassemblyDonald E. Skinner
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Eboo Patel urges interfaith involvementDonald E. Skinner
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Commission on Appraisal report explores authorityDonald E. Skinner
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'Unitarian Universalism well situated for challenging times'Donald E. Skinner
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General Assembly opens in LouisvilleDonald E. Skinner
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Four UU congregations pull investments from fossil fuel companiesDonald E. SkinnerCongregations divest to make statement against profiting from practices that contribute to climate change.
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After tornadoes, Oklahoma UUs aid undocumented immigrantsDonald E. Skinner
Interfaith effort brings services to people who, fearing deportation, don’t seek relief.
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Off-site voting at GA expandsDonald E. Skinner
UUA hopes for 100 off-site delegates at June General Assembly.
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Marriage equality gains momentumDonald E. Skinner
UUs in Rhode Island, Delaware, and Minnesota celebrate equal marriage rights in rapid succession.
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Texas congregations form social justice networkDonald E. SkinnerThe Texas UU Justice Ministry seeks to amplify UU voices in the public square.
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Three districts vote to become MidAmerica RegionDonald E. SkinnerShift toward regionalization aims to create greater connections among congregations.
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Minister embarks on Dallas-to-Concord fundraising rideDonald E. Skinner
To raise money for the Jericho Road Project, the Rev. Dr. Daniel Kanter is cycling from Texas to Massachusetts.
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British Unitarians rally to save faith from extinctionDonald E. Skinner
‘Growing Unitarianism’ movement seeks to reverse decline and promote excitement.
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Gateway Fellowship forms from Arizona prison ministryDonald E. SkinnerInmates and members of Tucson congregation gather for monthly prison worship.
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Sharon’s breakthroughDonald E. Skinner
How a small church chose to invest in a more ambitious future.
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Environmental justice, elections on tap at 2013 General AssemblyDonald E. SkinnerEboo Patel and Wendell Berry are among the featured speakers at Louisville, Ky., meeting in June.
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Virginia revival joins three congregations and campus ministryDonald E. Skinner
500 worshipers gather for rousing service in college community.
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First Parish Bedford funds gun buyback programDonald E. SkinnerMassachusetts congregation seeks to ‘do something’ in response to Newtown massacre.
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In Afghanistan, UUs light chalice in new congregationDonald E. Skinner
The Kandahar Crossing UU Fellowship is a peaceful refuge in a war zone.
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Dallas Unitarians fund well in South SudanDonald E. Skinner'Lost Boy' returns to Dallas with report about water well dug with help from First Unitarian Church.
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Month of love and justice returnsDonald E. SkinnerStanding on the Side of Love’s second annual Thirty Days of Love campaign runs from MLK to Valentine’s Day.
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Minister earns award from city he lobbied for changeDonald E. SkinnerHolland, Mich., grants Social Justice Award to the Rev. Bill Freeman in same room he led protest for LGBT rights.
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Westport carolers set record, raise moneyDonald E. SkinnerSinging from door to door, Connecticut carolers help fund arts in schools.
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Districts recede as 'regionalization' takes holdDonald E. Skinner
UUA governance is moving toward a regional model, lowering costs and increasing efficiency.
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Tim DeChristopher’s pathDonald E. Skinner
How an undergraduate’s activism led him to prison, and to plans to become a UU minister.
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Once a rarity, UU military chaplains increasingDonald E. Skinner
The growing number of UU chaplains reflects sea change in UUA’s relationship to the military.
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UUs celebrate historic wins for marriage equalityDonald E. Skinner, Michelle Bates Deakin
Popular votes in Maine, Maryland, and Washington approve same-sex marriage; Minnesotans reject marriage ban.
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Sandy spares East Coast UU churches; damages Ohio congregationDonald E. SkinnerNew York, New Jersey churches reach out to congregants and prepare for Sunday services without power.
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UUs rally for marriage equality in four statesDonald E. Skinner, Michelle Bates DeakinBallot questions in Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, and Washington draw UU support, advocacy.
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Rochester congregation is new home for UU boutiqueDonald E. Skinner
New York church will expand UniUniques with traditional and edgy items.
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Harvest of Hope aids ‘invisible’ migrantsDonald E. Skinner
Florida-based foundation has donated more than $1M in direct aid to migrant farmworkers.
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'Learning Garden' sows connections between church and communityDonald E. Skinner
Pasadena congregation transforms barren corner into fertile partnership.
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Suburbs reach out downtownDonald E. SkinnerUnitarians worship at 9 o'clock in the suburbs, 11 o'clock downtown.
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From Arizona to North Carolina, 'UndocuBus' draws UU supportDonald E. Skinner
Cross-country ride raises awareness of undocumented immigrants and their struggles.
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On Katrina anniversary, New Orleans congregations weather IsaacDonald E. Skinner
Three area congregations emerge unscathed from Category 1 hurricane
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'Road to a different future'Donald E. Skinner
With singular focus, General Assembly is transformed.
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Youth ‘pilgrimage’ to GA opens eyes and heartsDonald E. Skinner
Minnesota youth group took winding spiritual journey to Phoenix to prepare for Justice General Assembly.
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UUA, UUSC collaborate on social justice 'college'Donald E. Skinner
Group will offer international service trips and social justice education.
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Chalice maker, 92, lights his own chalice at GADonald E. Skinner
UU Mordecai Roth turned to chalice making after retiring from dentistry.
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Kalamazoo congregation lauded for wide-ranging social justice effortsDonald E. SkinnerPeople’s Church earns UUA’s 2012 Bennett Award for social action.
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GA repudiates Doctrine of DiscoveryDonald E. Skinner
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GA 2012 ends on upbeat noteDonald E. Skinner
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Meet a Trustee: David JackowayDonald E. SkinnerHeartland trustee seeks to connect UUs through technology and theology.
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Witness and worship on tap at Justice GADonald E. Skinner3,800 people prepare to gather in Phoenix, Ariz., for 2012 UUA General Assembly.
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Board listens to concerns about Justice GADonald E. SkinnerAccountability Group shares worries of members of marginalized groups about attending General Assembly in Phoenix.
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National 'Day of Witness' planned for June 23Donald E. SkinnerAt General Assembly and across the country, UUs urged to devote the day to justice.
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Photography exhibit focuses on lesbian life in Deep SouthDonald E. SkinnerPhotographs at Birmingham, Ala., civil rights museum include four UU families in show about inclusion and equality.
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Dallas church raises $20K for wells in South SudanDonald E. Skinner“Lost Boy” inspires congregation to give up drinks during Lent to provide water for villages.
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Florida UUs campaign for impoverished migrant workersDonald E. SkinnerPickets and fasting raise awareness of agricultural workers’ low pay and dangerous conditions.
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UU environmental activist isolated in prisonDonald E. SkinnerMove allegedly follows complaint from U.S. congressman over Tim DeChristopher email.
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Congregations encouraged to study Doctrine of DiscoveryDonald E. SkinnerFellowship in Bellingham, Wash., has been longstanding supporter of indigenous peoples of the Pacific Northwest.
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UUA looking beyond traditional congregationsDonald E. SkinnerPresident Morales: ‘Congregations cannot be the only way we connect with people.’
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UU’s sexuality advocacy group fights for survivalDonald E. SkinnerThe Rev. Debra Haffner's Religious Institute loses more than $400,000 to fiscal agent; launches emergency fundraising appeal.
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Month-long campaign spreads justice and loveDonald E. SkinnerFrom MLK Day to Valentine’s Day, Standing on the Side of Love inspires thousands to engage in social action.
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Meet a Trustee: Michael TinoDonald E. SkinnerAntiracism, antioppression guide New York trustee’s work
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Silver sale raises $1.6M for Massachusetts churchDonald E. SkinnerFunds will help pay for renovations to Dorchester congregation’s historic building.
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UU prevails in challenge to prayer at meetingsDonald E. SkinnerU.S. Supreme Court lets ruling stand that sectarian prayers violate separation of church and state.
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Congregations study, plan for Justice GADonald E. Skinner
Immigration education, fundraising, and advocacy help UUs prepare for June meeting in Phoenix.
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'Gathered Here' helps UUs share experiences, hopesDonald E. SkinnerUUA initiative encourages community conversations to strengthen denomination.
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Community minister helps ‘one child at a time’Donald E. SkinnerThe Rev. Donald Robinson lauded for 20 years of youth programs at Beacon House.
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Maine congregation rebuilding after fireDonald E. SkinnerAfter ceremony to say goodbye to 126-year-old building, church is razed.
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Meet a trustee: Graham KreickerDonald E. SkinnerVolunteer teaching inspires Kansas retiree’s board work.
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'Tree of Life' mosaic takes root at California churchDonald E. SkinnerFrom broken jewelry, keys, and coffee cups, congregants create eight-foot, collaborative artwork.
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NASA fellowship named for UU astronomerDonald E. Skinner
Known as “Mother of the Hubble,” Nancy Grace Roman hopes to inspire girls to pursue careers in science.
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Rochester church's rap video goes viralDonald E. Skinner
First Unitarian Church invested 400 hours in Homecoming Sunday video.
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Picture of GA 2012 coming into focusDonald E. SkinnerPlanning Committee releases a schedule; design team reveals snapshots of the Justice General Assembly.
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Report catalogs abuse of immigrants at Mexican borderDonald E. SkinnerNo More Deaths, a ministry of the UU Church of Tucson, finds a ‘Culture of Cruelty’ among Border Patrol.
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Tropical storm floods Pennsylvania congregation againDonald E. SkinnerBuxMont UU Fellowship scurries to clean up extensive water damage before 50th anniversary celebration next week.
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Alabama UUs join fight against immigration lawDonald E. SkinnerRallies, hearings, and trainings aim at dismantling far-reaching anti-immigrant measure.
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Hurricane Irene damages Carolina congregationsDonald E. SkinnerNew York, Pennsylvania churches suffer flooding, but Vermont congregations spared.
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15 UUs arrested during Tar Sands ActionDonald E. Skinner
Two-week protest draws Unitarian Universalists from across the country to highlight perils of pipeline and climate change.
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UUA president sentenced to time served for protestDonald E. SkinnerMorales calls his determination to fight Arizona immigration law stronger than ever.
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Iowa UU named rural 'Champion of Change'Donald E. SkinnerWhite House honors professor and seminarian Linda Barnes, who spreads the word about the importance of food diversity.
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Tar Sands Action inspired by a UU's civil disobedienceDonald E. SkinnerA proposed pipeline could be ‘game over’ for climate change, say environmentalists planning protests at White House.
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DeChristopher receives two-year prison sentenceDonald E. SkinnerUU climate-change activist tells court: ‘I will continue this fight.’
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New York UUs celebrate marriage equalityDonald E. SkinnerInterfaith efforts help sway legislature to make New York sixth state to allow same-sex marriage.
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Composting, recycling, and local food make GA greenerDonald E. SkinnerCharlotte Convention Center added green services, while some hotels lagged behind.
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Positive reports stream in from off-site delegatesDonald E. SkinnerPlanners envision expanding remote attendance for next year’s General Assembly.
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AIW 1, protesting 'Muslim radicalization' hearings, passesDonald E. Skinner
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AIW 3, calling for end to Afghan involvement, failsDonald E. Skinner
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UUs join March on Blair MountainDonald E. SkinnerAt site of historic coal miner uprising, activists raise awareness about consequences of mountaintop removal mining.
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Civil unions become law in IllinoisDonald E. SkinnerWhile short of marriage, civil unions allow same-sex couples health insurance, pensions, and other benefits.
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Tornado topples steeple of Massachusetts churchDonald E. SkinnerRelief fund will aid congregation and members affected by the storms.
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Anniversary events on tap for UUA General AssemblyDonald E. Skinner4,000 people prepare to gather in Charlotte, N.C., for the UUA's 50th General Assembly.
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'Time banks' earn interest of UU churchesDonald E. SkinnerMembers find the exchanges build community and save money.
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Congregations take 'Leap of Faith'Donald E. SkinnerUUA pilot program helps congregations mentor one another.
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Ads spread message of Unitarian UniversalismDonald E. SkinnerR.I. campaign targets ‘people who are UUs but don’t know it.’
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Utah UUs arrested in energy protestDonald E. Skinner
Washington, D.C., sit-in inspired by trial of Tim DeChristopher.
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Undeterred, Colorado UUs prepare for new marriage-equality battle in 2012Donald E. SkinnerArea churches pool resources to hire intern for advocacy work.
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'Bright and shining church' rises from Katrina's floodwatersDonald E. Skinner
Community Church in New Orleans celebrates new building, five years after hurricane.
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UU professor target of GOP probe after questioning conservative billDonald E. SkinnerWilliam Cronon at center of storm over academic freedom in Wisconsin.
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The Mountain climbs back to solvencyDonald E. SkinnerIncreased donations, new interim director bolster North Carolina retreat center.
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UUA-UUSC Japan Fund supports religious partners after quakeDonald E. SkinnerRissho Kosei-kai congregations in Northern Japan are among the damaged.
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General Assembly to allow some delegates to vote from home this yearDonald E. SkinnerOrganizers seek volunteers to test online voting, with hopes of expanding program in 2012.
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UU legislator leads marriage equality fight in MarylandDonald E. Skinner
Rich Madaleno is ‘an inspiration and mentor’ in advocacy for LGBT rights.
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Wisconsin UUs continue month-long protest for workers’ rightsDonald E. SkinnerGovernor signs bill to curtail collective bargaining, but demonstrations continue.
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Disappointment for Maryland UUs battling for equal marriage rightsDonald E. Skinner
Fearing defeat in the House, supporters decide to wait until next year.
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Alternative scouting group starts to growDonald E. SkinnerNavigators USA welcomes gay, atheist, and agnostic scouts.
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Utah UU convicted for environmental activismDonald E. SkinnerFederal jury faults Tim DeChristopher for blocking auction of oil and gases leases.
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Oregon UU church builds Cuban alliancesDonald E. SkinnerPortland-based Cuba AyUUda fosters Cuban-U.S. relations.
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Cases dismissed for many Phoenix protestersDonald E. SkinnerCourt dismisses cases against 17 UUs, finds three others not guilty for SB 1070 protests.
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Phoenix court dates scheduled for many UU arresteesDonald E. Skinner
Most expected to plead 'not guilty' for protesting Arizona anti-illegal immigration law.
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UU legislative ministries now in 15 statesDonald E. Skinner
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Giving a hand to immigrantsDonald E. Skinner'It is one thing to talk about immigration in the abstract and another to hear people's stories.'
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Charges dropped against UU arrested in Phoenix protestDonald E. Skinner
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UUA plans 50th anniversary celebrationDonald E. Skinner
Big events scheduled for 2011 General Assembly in Charlotte, N.C.
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UUA looking into possible sale of Boston buildingsDonald E. Skinner
Administration expresses interest in modern building near Andover Newton Theological School.
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Unitarian Universalists honor transgender deathsDonald E. SkinnerCongregations becoming more aware of transgender issues, say advocates.
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Utah man's actions blocked oil and gas leasesDonald E. SkinnerSalt Lake Unitarians support Tim DeChristopher, who risks jail time for his environmental activism.
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N.C. retreat center drastically reduces staffDonald E. SkinnerThe Mountain’s board lays off CEO and half of staff.
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UUA launches Leap of Faith programDonald E. SkinnerGrowth program sets up mentoring relationships for twelve UU congregations; Association Sunday gifts provide funding.
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89 UU congregations join Global Day of ActionDonald E. SkinnerUnitarian Universalists promote environmental stewardship with '10-10-10' events.
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UU ministers speak out in support of gay teensDonald E. Skinner
Unitarian Universalists use sermons, letters, and YouTube videos to confront bullying.
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Cultivating an abandoned placeDonald E. Skinner
The Rev. Ron Robinson’s unconventional church in Turley, Oklahoma, focuses on service.
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Focus on immigrationDonald E. Skinner
The 2010 General Assembly called on Unitarian Universalists to stand with immigrants.
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Tour educates Calif. UUs about water justice issuesDonald E. SkinnerYoung adults learn social justice leadership skills.
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UU hopeful that conviction will be overturnedDonald E. SkinnerArizona UU ministry helps migrants crossing the desert.
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UU congregations work for immigrant justiceDonald E. SkinnerUnitarian Universalists find many ways to help immigrants.
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Choirs bring a 'heart connection'Donald E. SkinnerUnitarian Universalist church choirs strengthen community, deepen personal spirituality.
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UUSC and UUA form Pakistani flood relief fundDonald E. SkinnerMoney will support UUSC partners helping women, children, and refugee families.
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New Orleans UU churches alive—and strugglingDonald E. Skinner
Three New Orleans churches and a Gulfport, Miss., congregation struggle to regain members five years after Katrina.
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Two UU congregations plan to start radio stationsDonald E. SkinnerProgramming will be mostly secular but will include some UU content.
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29 UUs arrested in Phoenix protestDonald E. Skinner
Unitarian Universalists demonstrate against Arizona's SB 1070.
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Standing on the Side of Love campaign celebrates first yearDonald E. SkinnerUU antioppression campaign gains visibility, supporters.
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Couple makes backyard camping a lifestyleDonald E. SkinnerMassachusetts pair has been sleeping outdoors for a year.
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UUs make lifestyle changes for 40 daysDonald E. SkinnerCampaign honors 40th anniversary of Earth Day.
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Transgender UU champions passage of ENDADonald E. SkinnerNew federal law would end discrimination against GLBT people in the workplace.
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Social media help spread Unitarian UniversalismDonald E. Skinner'If a congregation isn't sharing its good news through multiple channels, it may be missing out.'
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UUA restructures staffDonald E. Skinner
UUA responds to reduced funding, hopes to model more effective ministry.
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UUA contemplates bold changesJane Greer, Donald E. Skinner, Christopher L. Walton
A guide to changes promoted by the Board of Trustees and by the UUA administration.
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UUA raises funds for southeastern flood victimsDonald E. SkinnerWill help Unitarian Universalist congregations in Tennessee and Kentucky.
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Hundreds of congregations mark 40th Earth DayDonald E. SkinnerMany Unitarian Universalists focused on ‘ethical eating.’
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UUA expects second year of reduced incomeDonald E. SkinnerBudget adjustments for 2011 will also fund new initiatives.
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UUA membership declines for second yearDonald E. SkinnerNumbers show slight decline, less than Mainline Protestant churches.
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Faced with budget cuts, UU congregations rallyDonald E. SkinnerLack of money brings anxiety, but also generosity, gratitude.
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Congregations benefit from camp experienceDonald E. Skinner
‘Retreating and camping is a growth opportunity for Unitarian Universalism.’
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UU campaign honors Earth Day’s 40th anniversaryDonald E. SkinnerForty congregants asked to give something up for 40 days.
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Two UUA districts agree to share staffDonald E. SkinnerNew arrangement will allow districts to offer a broader range of expertise.
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Board to review proposed changes to Article XVDonald E. Skinner
If amended, Article XV would make it easier to change bylaws
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Congregations give $326K for UUA diversity initiativesDonald E. Skinner
More congregations participated in Association Sunday this year than in 2008-2009.
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Contributions to UU Haiti fund near $1 millionDonald E. Skinner
Congregations make donations, organize fundraising events, and offer support to local Haitian community.
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UUA launches updated websiteDonald E. SkinnerFirst phase of website redesign can be seen February 1
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Innovations help congregants hearDonald E. SkinnerPeople with hearing loss are a big percentage of the people with disabilities who come through our doors on Sunday morning.
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Cuba turns away visiting church groupDonald E. SkinnerUnitarian Universalist cultural exchange group had made 13 trips before being turned away in December.
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UUSC, UUA create Haitian relief fundDonald E. SkinnerUnitarian Universalists respond to earthquake devastation.
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2010 General Assembly will try new scheduleDonald E. SkinnerPlenaries will be held on the weekend, workshops on Thursday and Friday.
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Big changes proposed for UUA's General AssemblyDonald E. SkinnerTask force advocates fewer delegates, biennial schedule, and subsidies to boost congregational participation.
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UU church service offers alternative to Black FridayDonald E. SkinnerSt. Paul, Minn., church studies ways to “reclaim Christmas.”
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Chalica, new weeklong UU holiday, slowly gains adherentsDonald E. Skinner
One of the seven Unitarian Universalist Principles honored each day.
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UU Ministers Association raises duesDonald E. SkinnerIncreased funds to be used for ministerial education and new executive director position.
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Ten-year-old refuses to stand for Pledge of AllegianceDonald E. SkinnerBoy who attends Arkansas UU church protests unequal treatment of GLBT people.
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UU congregations observe International Day of Climate ActionDonald E. SkinnerUnitarian Universalists insulate windows, plant flowers, organize carpools to reduce carbon footprint.
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Congregations raise money for UUA diversity initiativesDonald E. Skinner
Almost 500 congregations sign up for Association Sunday
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Unitarian Universalists lobby for health care reformDonald E. SkinnerIndividuals and congregations write letters, visit legislators, and meet to promote health care reform
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Hallman outspent Morales on unsuccessful presidential bidDonald E. Skinner
Morales won 2009 UUA presidential election despite Hallman’s larger base of donors.
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Morales and Hallman reflect on UUA presidential raceDonald E. Skinner
Candidates and campaign chiefs talk about travel, technology, and identifying delegates.
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A multicultural futureDonald E. Skinner, Christopher L. Walton
The Unitarian Universalist Association elects a president focused on helping congregations adapt to a changing society.
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Youth, adults bond through service tripsDonald E. Skinner
Service trips are a great way to help people in need and cultivate a lifelong awareness of the importance of serving others.
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UU radio shows broadcast liberal religious messageDonald E. SkinnerCongregations and ministers use radio to reach a broader audience.
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The liberal saintsDonald E. SkinnerAndrene Kauffman’s murals in Chicago’s Third Unitarian Church honor heroes of the liberal spirit.
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Non-UU youth learn about sex through UU programDonald E. Skinner
D.C. community youth groups adopt UUA's lifespan sexual education curricula.
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Morales decisively wins UUA presidencyChristopher L. Walton, Donald E. Skinner
The Rev. Peter Morales elected with 59 percent of the vote.
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UU secretaries of state stress importance of votingDonald E. SkinnerCalifornia and Minnesota secretaries of state to receive Wilton Prize at UUA General Assembly.
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UUs cheer legalization of gay marriage in New HampshireDonald E. Skinner‘Live Free or Die’ state now place to ‘Live Free and Marry’
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UUA offers credentials to church musiciansDonald E. SkinnerUnitarian Universalist Association is also revising religious educators' credentialing program.
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Unitarian Universalists decry Calif. gay marriage rulingDonald E. SkinnerState Supreme Court 'takes away rights,' says UU minister arrested at protest in San Francisco.
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UUA reorganizes Congregational Services staffDonald E. SkinnerDepartment disbanded; most offices will merge with District Services into new Congregational Growth and Vitality Staff Group.
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Illinois church collects veterans’ storiesDonald E. Skinner
Unitarian Universalist church’s oral history project opens up conversations about military service.
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3,200 UUs expected at 2009 General AssemblyDonald E. SkinnerDelegates in Salt Lake City will elect new president, discuss plan to hold GA every other year.
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Reports outline new model of UU youth ministryDonald E. SkinnerUrge congregations and districts to make ministry to youth and young people of color priorities.
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Congregations organize to combat recessionDonald E. SkinnerTightening their own belts, Unitarian Universalist churches help members in need.
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Membership growth in UUA slows downDonald E. SkinnerLatest figures show slight dip; UUA presidential candidates Laurel Hallman and Peter Morales comment on growth strategies.
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Unitarian Universalists celebrate gay marriage victoriesDonald E. SkinnerIowa City congregation hosts marriage ceremony for 17 same-sex couples; President Sinkford hails new Maine law.
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Utah a 'great place to be a Unitarian Universalist'Donald E. SkinnerUnitarian Universalist Association's General Assembly meets in Salt Lake City, June 24-28.
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Congregations prepare to elect new UUA presidentDonald E. SkinnerDelegates may vote at General Assembly in June or by absentee ballot.
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Speakers series boosts Fla. fellowship into public eyeDonald E. Skinner
‘Celebrated Speakers’ series pays for huge building, increases congregation’s public visibility.
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UUs celebrate legalization of gay marriage in Vermont and IowaDonald E. SkinnerCongregations and individual UUs active in the fight for marriage equality.
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UUs raise money for homeless by sleeping outsideDonald E. SkinnerHundreds of volunteers sleep outside in ‘cardboard cities’ in March action
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New website helps military UUs connectDonald E. SkinnerChurch of the Larger Fellowship launches military ministry website.
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California congregation forms ties with Tijuana familiesDonald E. SkinnerUnitarian Universalist fellowship delivers food, supplies, and letters to new-found friends in Tijuana.
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Unitarian Universalists promote clean energy on Capitol HillDonald E. SkinnerThousands of young people gather in Washington to lobby for changes in energy policy.
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'I need to love the world enough to want to save it'Donald E. SkinnerUUA Moderator Gini Courter discusses personal motivation and organizational challenges facing the Unitarian Universalist Association.
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Gini Courter seeks another term as UUA moderatorDonald E. SkinnerPriorities include shift to policy governance, accountability to congregations, antiracism, and 'excellence in ministry.'
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Congregations remain hopeful in face of recessionDonald E. SkinnerSome congregations have pared back budgets. Most are worried about finding ways to support members in need.
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Knoxville churches honor shooting victims; killer pleads guiltyDonald E. SkinnerUnrepentant shooter urged others to ‘kill liberals’; Unitarian Universalists name rooms after his victims during 60th anniversary celebration.
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UUA prepares for belt tighteningDonald E. SkinnerUnitarian Universalist Association anticipates 10 percent drop in revenue in FY2010, begins planning cuts.
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UU children help struggling families feed petsDonald E. SkinnerNorth Carolina children raise money to provide pet food for families struggling with recession.
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Inaugural celebrationsDonald E. SkinnerUnitarian Universalists mark the inauguration of Barack Obama as president of the United States.
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UU minister challenges S.C. 'I believe' license platesDonald E. SkinnerJudge calls legislature's plans to issue license plates depicting a cross a violation of church-state separation.
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'Charged-full living'Donald E. Skinner
UUA-sponsored WellSprings Congregation takes a different approach to new church development.
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UU leads Arkansas anti-death penalty campaignDonald E. SkinnerSocial activist David Rickard bases action on UU First Principle.
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Texas UUs collect shoes for children in Chupaderos, MexicoDonald E. SkinnerPlano UU church works with Baptist congregation to send shoes, gifts at Christmas
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Fires affect California UUsDonald E. SkinnerCalifornia wildfires destroy more then 1,000 homes, including two belonging to Unitarian Universalist families.
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Unitarian Universalist elected to U.S. HouseDonald E. Skinner
Walt Minnick of Idaho joins two fellow Unitarian Universalists in Congress.
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Ad campaign to focus on Google AdWordsDonald E. Skinner
UUA moves advertising from ‘Time’ to cyberspace.
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UU candidates win electionsDonald E. SkinnerState ballot initiatives on abortion, marijuana, show mixed results.
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Congregations develop programs for seniorsDonald E. SkinnerWhat Unitarian Universalist congregations can do to make churches friendlier places for seniors.
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Youth ministry working group meets to chart new courseDonald E. SkinnerSix youth selected by YRUU leadership join group charged with designing new model for UUA youth ministry.
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More congregations create addiction ministriesDonald E. Skinner125 Unitarian Universalist congregations now offer ministries to people struggling with addiction.
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UU candidates hit the campaign trailDonald E. SkinnerSeveral UUs are running for election or re-election in November.
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2008 Association Sunday to support theological educationDonald E. SkinnerOctober 12 UUA fundraiser will support lay theological education and ministerial training.
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Sinkford speaks to Iranian presidentDonald E. SkinnerPeace activists meet with Iranian delegation.
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Hurricanes damage UU churches, homes in TexasDonald E. Skinner
Sense of “normalcy” destroyed for many repeat hurricane victims.
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New Orleans UUs mark third anniversary of KatrinaDonald E. Skinner
Community Church demolishes building as New Orleans UUs find new ways to work together; Hurricane Gustav disrupts Katrina commemorations.
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Sierra Club highlights UU environmental initiativesDonald E. Skinner
National report on religious environmentalism honors Unitarian Universalist projects.
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UUA’s ‘New York Times’ ad affirms justice stancesDonald E. SkinnerFull-page ad responds to Knoxville shooting by reaffirming Unitarian Universalism’s open hearts and open doors.
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Congregations helping other congregationsDonald E. SkinnerAiding another congregation gives 'sense of supporting a larger vision of Unitarian Universalism.'
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Two Unitarian Universalists killed in church shootingDonald E. SkinnerKnoxville shooter may have been motivated by ‘hatred of the liberal movement.’
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Unitarian Universalist buildings going greenDonald E. SkinnerCongregations increasingly applying green building techniques.
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UU congregations support extended sitesDonald E. SkinnerChurches nurture growth through satellite locations.
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UUA presidential candidates take questions at GADonald E. SkinnerLaurel Hallman and Peter Morales talk about presidential priorities.
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Sinkford speaks at religious summit before G8 meetingDonald E. SkinnerInterfaith gathering urges action on climate change, nuclear disarmament, and terrorism.
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UUA districts in Midwest raise funds for flood reliefDonald E. SkinnerChurches stay dry, but some Unitarian Universalists lose homes.
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California Unitarian Universalists celebrate same-sex marriagesDonald E. SkinnerUnitarian Universalist couples, ministers, congregations celebrate now-legal marriages.
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UUA team studies resource distribution to congregationsDonald E. Skinner'Congregations Come First' task force looks at ways to support Unitarian Universalist congregations.
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UUA to administer Green Sanctuary programDonald E. SkinnerUUA to take over environmental program from UU Ministry for Earth
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Unitarian Universalists cheer California gay marriage rulingDonald E. SkinnerUU legislative ministry’s amicus brief cited in Supreme Court’s decision authorizing same-sex marriages.
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Mother's Day for peace, as Julia Ward Howe intendedDonald E. Skinner
Kansas City Unitarian Universalists promote Mother's Day founder Julia Ward Howe's message of peace.
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UUA considers new plans for youth ministryDonald E. SkinnerYouth Ministry Working Group developing new approach, wants youth leaders 'embedded all over the place.'
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Rochester youth raise money for Mexican border townDonald E. SkinnerUnitarian Universalist youth spend a night in tents to raise money.
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Unitarian Universalist congregations celebrate Earth DayDonald E. SkinnerGrowing environmental awareness leads to activism year-round.
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UUA ad campaign continues in 'Time'Donald E. SkinnerAdditional ads to run April 14, May 12; online campaign targets Google searches.
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New Orleans UU churches launch fundraising campaignDonald E. Skinner
Money to be used to restore churches; separate campaign to fund ethical living center.
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Music programs key to congregational lifeDonald E. SkinnerGrowing diversity in music characterizes Unitarian Universalism today.
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Florida ad campaign boosts church attendanceDonald E. SkinnerTampa Bay Unitarian Universalist churches invite visitors with postcards, billboards, TV ads.
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Two UU ministers arrested protesting warDonald E. SkinnerIn Washington, Sinkford urges political leaders to seek forgiveness for Iraq war; 41 arrested at March 7 interfaith rally.
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Churches sponsor drop-in centers for gay teensDonald E. SkinnerUnitarian Universalist congregations in Tennessee, Utah, and Maryland affirm LGBTQ youth.
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Continental YRUU 'will be replaced,' Sinkford saysDonald E. SkinnerFunding cuts uncertain for youth organization; new model for youth ministry in development.
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UU mission to Kenya sees destruction firsthandDonald E. SkinnerDelegation reports findings to Congress, State Department, and World Bank.
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'Survivor' seed money grows a fellowship hallDonald E. SkinnerTV show prize inspires California congregation to build.
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Unitarian Universalists give $1.1 million for growthDonald E. SkinnerMore than 500 congregations take part in Association Sunday.
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UU minister joins Army as a chaplainDonald E. SkinnerThe Rev. George Tyger prepares for summer deployment.
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UU congregations home to diverse musical groupsDonald E. SkinnerFrom community bands to family choirs, musical groups enhance Unitarian Universalist congregational life.
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UU ads to appear in bowl game programsDonald E. SkinnerAdvertising campaigns launched at football games, in Tampa Bay area.
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Murders, suicide rock Florida congregationDonald E. Skinner
Clearwater congregation mourns five members who died in domestic violence.
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UUA leaders respond to General Assembly security concernsDonald E. SkinnerFederal security measures at the Port of Fort Lauderdale raise concerns for 2008 General Assembly.
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Winterfaith series honors diverse religious holidaysDonald E. SkinnerUnitarian Universalist fellowship in Illinois organizes interfaith series on winter holidays.
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Fire relief fund helps California UUs recoverDonald E. SkinnerUnitarian Universalist contribute more than $50,000 to help California UUs in fire's aftermath.
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Congregations welcome transgender peopleDonald E. SkinnerUnitarian Universalist churches, General Assembly affirm transgender people.
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Oregon church plants a parking lotDonald E. SkinnerGrass-porous pavement provides alternative to asphalt for Hillsboro Unitarian Universalists.
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UUA health plan ends successful first yearDonald E. SkinnerRate increases for 2008 held to 4 percent; open enrollment period ends November 30.
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California UU congregations regroup as fires ebbDonald E. SkinnerFew lost homes but smoke damage is extensive.
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California fires affect UU congregationsDonald E. SkinnerThree hundred Unitarian Universalists evacuate; no damage to UU churches reported.
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Starting a new congregation from scratchDonald E. Skinner'There are more people here interested in what we have to offer than you might think.'
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Report on youth ministry urges new visionDonald E. SkinnerThree-year review of Unitarian Universalist youth ministry completed; Board to hear report.
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Independent groups adapt to loss of affiliate statusDonald E. SkinnerUUA board says tighter rules for independent affiliates help congregations.
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UUA launches national ad campaign in 'Time'Donald E. SkinnerRegional campaign in San Francisco Bay Area advertises on 'Daily Show with Jon Stewart.'
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Scouting alternatives draw UU youthDonald E. SkinnerNavigators and SpiralScouts offer inclusive programs.
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New congregation in Ohio displaced by floodDonald E. SkinnerUnitarian Universalist church in Findlay, Ohio, regroups after losing possessions.
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UUs help launch New Orleans 'Resurrection Project'Donald E. Skinner
Gulf Coast Unitarian Universalists gather for second anniversary of Hurricane Katrina.
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Baton Rouge church honored for hurricane reliefDonald E. Skinner
Congregation coordinated UU Gulf Coast relief volunteer effort.
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Volunteers still needed in New OrleansDonald E. Skinner
UU Service Committee takes over responsibility for coordinating UU volunteers.
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Mississippi church plans new buildingDonald E. Skinner
After Hurricane Katrina swamped its lot, Gulfport UU church moves inland, attracts new members.
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Church rebuilds in Katrina's wakeDonald E. Skinner
Small group ministry 'the spiritual glue' that held Louisiana congregation together.
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New Orleans church slowly regains strengthDonald E. Skinner
First UU Church prepares to welcome new minister, finish rebuilding, and start AIDS ministry.
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New Orleans church returns to old neighborhoodDonald E. SkinnerCongregation moves into house next to church building ruined by Katrina flood.
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UUs 'most visible' at Florida's largest pride festivalDonald E. SkinnerAnnual gay pride event draws more than 150 UUs from 7 congregations.
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'The future we hope to see'Donald E. Skinner, Tom StitesCongregations respond to the General Assembly's challenge to examine race and class, embracing a multicultural future.
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General Assembly to use Open Space to set UUA's courseDonald E. Skinner
June meeting of congregational representatives to use Open Space Technology to identify UUA's goals.
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New immigrant sanctuary movement calls for 'prophetic hospitality'Donald E. SkinnerUnitarian Universalist Association joins movement supporting undocumented immigrants facing deportation.
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Pentacle accepted for use on V.A. tombstonesDonald E. SkinnerTen-year battle ends with Wiccan victory.
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Shocked congregation grateful for helpDonald E. Skinner
UUs reach out to Blacksburg church reeling from Virginia Tech massacre; campus also site of UU summer conference.
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UU funds to support Gulf Coast volunteersDonald E. SkinnerUUA-UUSC funds for hurricane relief now will support volunteer groups going to Gulf.
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Interfaith community groups leverage powerDonald E. SkinnerMore than 100 Unitarian Universalist congregations participate in congregation-based community organizing.
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Florida UUs rally in support of fired city managerDonald E. SkinnerOuster of official undergoing gender reassignment captures national attention.
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Sharon Welch named provost at Meadville LombardDonald E. SkinnerEthics scholar to lead academic program at Unitarian Universalist seminary in Chicago.
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Tennessee church loses building in fireDonald E. SkinnerReligious education building of Holston Valley Unitarian Universalist Church completely destroyed, no injuries.
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Unitarian Universalists protest Iraq surgeDonald E. SkinnerUUA president criticizes Bush for troop increase.
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UU congregations take on the environmentDonald E. Skinner
Turning the UUA's Seventh Principle into a call to action.
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Starr King announces online leadership courseDonald E. Skinner"Seminary for the Laity" will offer courses for congregational leaders.
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$132K will help Gulf Coast community groupsDonald E. Skinner
December grants from UUA-UUSC Gulf Coast Relief Fund assist childcare, community leadership groups.
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Mississippi church celebrates centennialDonald E. Skinner
Universalist church survives in conservative religious environment.
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Congregation pledges to halve holiday spendingDonald E. Skinner
Rochester, N.Y., church raises more than $60,000 for charity.
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New Gulf Coast grants total $130KDonald E. Skinner
UUA-UUSC fund supports antiracism training and rebuilding projects.
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Centenarian ordained to honor long serviceDonald E. SkinnerMuriel Davies ordained by Maryland church she founded almost 50 years ago.
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V.A. resists use of pentacle on tombstonesDonald E. SkinnerNew lawsuit demands equality for Wiccan and Pagan veterans.
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UU congregation evicted by Catholic landlordDonald E. SkinnerNew Jersey diocese terminates lease because of gay rights speaker.
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Vandals target two churches’ liberal symbolsDonald E. SkinnerCongregations respond with forgiveness, activism, and increased security.
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Unitarian Universalists win three statewide racesDonald E. SkinnerElection results: Secretary of state in California and Minnesota; North Dakota reelects Senator Conrad.
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Cause of UU church fire unknownDonald E. SkinnerRock Tavern congregation meeting in borrowed space.
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Renewed UU funding supports New Orleans church staffDonald E. Skinner
FY07 disbursements pay church staff for another year.
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Chapel finds new home at UU churchDonald E. SkinnerDespite city snafus, chapel moves across street.
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Big changes announced for UUA's General AssemblyDonald E. Skinner
Denomination's annual meeting reschedules Sunday worship service, will reexamine Association's purposes.
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UU astronomer's ashes en route to PlutoDonald E. SkinnerLate astronomer's widow reflects on planet's demotion.
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Next round of UU grants to the GulfDonald E. Skinner
Funds used for affordable housing, worker protection, and youth outreach.
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New UUA health plan close to enrollment goalDonald E. Skinner50 more registrants needed before October 15 deadline.
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Honolulu UUs celebrate convergence of three holidaysDonald E. SkinnerInterfaith service held at Hawaiian capitol draws sixty.
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UUs mobilize against genocide past and presentDonald E. SkinnerU.S. Holocaust museum honors Unitarian couple; UUs rally for Darfur.
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Unitarian statue loses spot in U.S. CapitolDonald E. SkinnerStatue of Thomas Starr King, Unitarian orator, to be replaced by one of Ronald Reagan.
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Fire destroys Rock Tavern UU churchDonald E. SkinnerUU Congregation at Rock Tavern, N.Y., loses sanctuary and classroom buildings.
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UUs knit baby caps to save livesDonald E. SkinnerKnitting group supplies caps to newborns in developing countries.
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First Greeley peace prize awarded to Liberian women's groupDonald E. SkinnerPrize honoring first UUA president presented at World Assembly of Religions for Peace in Japan.
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New Orleans UUs mark Katrina anniversaryDonald E. Skinner
New Orleans congregations observe hurricane's anniversary with worship, dinner, and theater.
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UU Weekend Warriors take on New OrleansDonald E. Skinner
Baton Rouge UU group makes monthly visits to help clean up.
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Summer religious education gains popularityDonald E. SkinnerChildren need religious education in the summer, too.
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New survey of UU congregations shows growth potentialDonald E. Skinner, Christopher L. WaltonFaith Communities Today survey: Number of growing churches rising, but few churches see recruitment of new members as central.
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Restructured UU Women's Federation turns to grant givingJane Greer, Donald E. SkinnerUUWF now funds women's social justice projects instead of providing direct services to congregations.
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Mississippi UU volunteer coordinator to start in AugustDonald E. Skinner
Mission is to help UUs who want to volunteer in Mississippi
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Rochester UU church’s marriage equality banner vandalizedDonald E. SkinnerChurch members carry torn sign in Rochester gay pride parade.
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Eastern storms damage two UU churchesDonald E. SkinnerChurch basements and rugs the victims of late-June downpours
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Tree-planting ministry takes rootDonald E. SkinnerSimple act of planting trees can lessen global warming
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Community ministers help build bridgesDonald E. SkinnerUnitarian Universalist ministers in service and justice agencies.
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Legally married same-sex couples--two years laterDonald E. SkinnerUU gay and lesbian couples reflect on life after Massachusetts marriage ceremonies.
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Congregational leaders gather for training conferenceDonald E. SkinnerFirst-ever 'UU University,' on eve of General Assembly, focuses on lay leadership.
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UUA marks Welcoming program milestoneDonald E. Skinner500th Unitarian Universalist congregation votes to extend full welcome to bisexual, gay, lesbian, and transgender people.
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Summer volunteers welcome in New OrleansDonald E. Skinner
Renovated lodging allows UU church to host volunteers.
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Immigration 'close to home' for Southwestern UUsDonald E. SkinnerBorder state UUs concerned about Mexican immigrant rights.
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St. Louis General Assembly introduces many changesDonald E. SkinnerNew this year: Leadership mini-conference, environmental impact fee, proposed changes for Statements of Conscience.
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Gulf Coast fund helps fight immigrant worker abuseDonald E. Skinner
UUA-UUSC fund supports groups working for immigrant worker rights.
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New health-care plan for ministers, church staffDonald E. Skinner
New national health-care plan in the works for UU church staff.
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Church offers classes on science of evolutionDonald E. SkinnerIn Kansas, where teaching evolution is contested, Unitarian Universalist church makes sure people know the facts.
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Time to review the PrinciplesDonald E. SkinnerUUA commission, trustees announce review of central covenant between congregations; mandated review is overdue.
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Light bulb program a bright ideaDonald E. SkinnerPennsylvania UU congregation is a model of environmental activism.
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More funds disbursed to Gulf Coast areaDonald E. SkinnerThe UUA-UUSC Gulf Coast Relief Fund makes next round of grants.
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Survey sheds light on youth experienceDonald E. SkinnerYouth survey results will help congregations better attract and retain youth.
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Picking up the Gulf Coast piecesDonald E. Skinner
UU volunteers pitch in to gut houses and clear lots; new grants bring total aid to $1.2 million.
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Invasion of Iraq rememberedDonald E. SkinnerUnitarian Universalists mark third anniversary of the U.S. invasion of Iraq with peace vigils, rallies, and sermons.
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SRI teleconferences offer free educationDonald E. SkinnerThe UUA’s committee on socially responsible investing sponsored three free teleconferences; more are planned.
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California church develops mental health ministryDonald E. SkinnerCongregation learns how to be more sensitive to people with mental illness.
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South Dakota UUs fought state abortion banDonald E. SkinnerSouth Dakota's UUs are risking public censure and even harassment for protesting abortion ban.
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New hurricane-relief grants exceed $330KDonald E. Skinner
Six more Gulf Coast community groups helped by UUA-UUSC fund.
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Looking for ways to serve youth betterDonald E. SkinnerCongregational and denominational youth programs under review.
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Work camps help rebuild Gulf Coast areaDonald E. Skinner
UUSC work camps give participants an up-close view of Gulf Coast destruction.
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The joys and challenges of covenant groupsDonald E. Skinner
Some groups don't work because they weren't set up as covenant groups to begin with.
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Unitarian church drops lawsuit over Mormon plaza dealDonald E. Skinner
Congregation saw First Amendment liberties at stake, but community saw battling faiths.
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Hurricane fund gives $750K to churches, community groupsDonald E. Skinner
Baton Rouge church hires 'minister to the community,' will hire volunteer coordinator for ongoing relief work.
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Podcasting the living traditionDonald E. SkinnerUnitarian Universalist churches broadcast sermons for the subway, coffee break, and gym.
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Hurricanes’ devastation is emotional as well as physicalDonald E. Skinner
Florida UUs uneasy about third stormy year; Louisiana church is hiring to help volunteers.
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UUs in 11 states forming legislative advocacy groupsDonald E. Skinner
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Three UUs arrested at Capitol budget protestJane Greer, Donald E. SkinnerInterfaith protest against proposed federal budget cuts.
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Alternative gift fairs support good causesDonald E. SkinnerChurches support charitable organizations by sponsoring alternative gift fairs for Christmas.
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Churches give away Sunday collectionDonald E. Skinner
Giving the entire nonpledge Sunday offering, every week, to charity increases giving and sense of community.
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Transylvania flood fund tops $275,000Donald E. SkinnerU.S. Unitarian Universalist churches aid historic Transylvanian Unitarian communities.
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140 congregations show Wal-Mart filmDonald E. SkinnerMany Unitarian Universalists join national economic justice campaign against retailer.
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First UUA-UUSC grants to Gulf Coast groupsDonald E. Skinner
Four Louisiana and Mississippi community groups serve displaced and vulnerable people affected by Hurricane Katrina.
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UU-UNO funds African AIDS orphansDonald E. SkinnerProgram funds school in Ghana for children who lost parents to AIDS.
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New Orleans congregations begin healing processDonald E. Skinner
Hurricane Katrina scatters, then unites Louisiana Unitarian Universalists; no church damage reported from Hurricane Wilma.
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Unitarian Universalist witch loses Supreme Court appealDonald E. SkinnerCourt rejects public prayer case without comment.
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New relief fund to help South Asia quake victimsDonald E. SkinnerOctober 8 earthquake devastated parts of Pakistan and India, killing tens of thousands.
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Minister fasts 30 days to protest Iraq warDonald E. SkinnerMembers of the First Unitarian Universalist Society in Syracuse, N.Y., joined the Rev. David Blanchard's fast for peace
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Living to end the death penaltyDonald E. SkinnerGrieving parents of an executed man devote their lives to ending capital punishment.
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Challenge grant to aid hurricane recoveryDonald E. Skinner
Shelter Rock's $500,000 matching grant could push the Gulf Coast Relief Fund over $3 million.
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Gulf Coast Relief Fund tops $2 millionDonald E. Skinner
Donations 'will provide immediate and long-term assistance for the most marginalized people affected by this catastrophe.'
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$1.5 million given for hurricane reliefDonald E. Skinner
Congregations establish partnerships to help Unitarian Universalist communities affected by hurricanes.
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Mississippi Red Cross leader inspired by Universalist Clara BartonDonald E. Skinner
'My mission has been to live up to the image of Clara Barton,' says Red Cross staffer; Mississippi, Alabama congregations pick up after storm.
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New Orleans minister reports 'horrific' damage to churchDonald E. Skinner
The Rev. Marta Valentin returns for a first-hand look at a hurricane-ravaged church.
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Transforming people through musicDonald E. Skinner
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Minister visits flooded church, reports total lossDonald E. Skinner
Future of flooded New Orleans congregation uncertain; Unitarian Universalist congregations adopt affected churches and families.
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New Orleans church reunites by conference callDonald E. Skinner
Growing UUA-UUSC hurricane relief fund raises $857,648; anonymous donor gives $100,000.
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Unitarian Universalist hurricane relief effort aims for $1 millionDonald E. Skinner
'Spectacular response' will aid congregations in hurricane's path, congregations helping evacuees, and agencies helping the most marginalized.
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Baton Rouge, Houston swell with displaced peopleDonald E. Skinner
UUA president expresses outrage at government’s hurricane response; donations to UUA-UUSC fund reach $386,000.
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Volunteers help fix storm-damaged North Shore churchDonald E. Skinner
Volunteers spend weekend fixing one New Orleans-area church; donations to UUA-UUSC relief fund top $343,708.
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First Church minister will hold 'virtual service' for scattered congregationDonald E. Skinner
Unitarian Universalists donate $141,739 online in two days to help hurting congregations.
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Three New Orleans congregations devastated; UUs open homes to refugeesDonald E. Skinner
UUA sets up emergency relief fund; members open their homes to refugees from New Orleans
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Internet congregation focuses on young adultsDonald E. SkinnerNew on-line church lets UU young adults stay connected 24/7.
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Fired Up: General Assembly 2005Donald E. Skinner, Christopher L. Walton
Sermons, music, and politics fired up the annual gathering of Unitarian Universalists.
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UUA issues new salary guidelines for congregational staffDonald E. SkinnerTenth anniversary of guidelines for fair compensation.
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Chaplain in the wildernessDonald E. SkinnerMaine wardens call the Rev. Kate Braestrup when there's an emergency in the woods.
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Raising money through home hospitalityDonald E. Skinner
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UU awarded MacArthur 'genius grant'Donald E. Skinner
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UUs establish legislative presenceDonald E. Skinner
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UUs fight for free speech in Salt Lake CityDonald E. SkinnerFirst Unitarian Church sues city a second time over sale of Main Street to LDS Church.
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Sharing the plate increases givingDonald E. Skinner
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Salt Lake City UUs challenge Mormon control of city blockDonald E. SkinnerCourt sides with Unitarian defense of free speech on city block purchased by LDS Church.
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Congregations commit to civil liberties issuesDonald E. SkinnerLocal churches and the UUA champion civil liberties as the U.S. responds to 9/11.
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Grassroots work joins UUs, othersDonald E. SkinnerFaith-based community organizing builds alliances to make change.
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'The good we can do'Donald E. Skinner
Unitarian Universalist responses to 9/11 from around the world.
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Opening our heartsDonald E. Skinner
Unitarian Universalist congregations and volunteers respond to 9/11.
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Bringing General Assembly to lifeDonald E. SkinnerThe UUA's General Assembly and Conference Services office puts together a giant logistical puzzle every year.
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UUA Bookstore expands offeringsDonald E. Skinner
At new location, bookstore offers clothing, jewelry, tote bags, and hundreds of books.
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Two die in Knoxville church shootingJane Greer, Donald E. Skinner
Knoxville congregations, UUs nationwide reaffirm openness after July 27 attack.
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Joy and sorrow at Service of the Living TraditionDonald E. Skinner
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Social activist inspires delegatesDonald E. Skinner
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UUs lead as riot survivors receive payments in TulsaDonald E. Skinner
Estimates of those killed in the 1921 rampage range from 38 to 300.
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Inside your congregation: Useful resourcesDonald E. SkinnerUseful resources from 'InterConnections,' the newsletter for lay leaders.
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Equal marriage comes to New YorkDonald E. SkinnerUnitarian Universalists also cheer civil unions in Ill., R.I.; continue advocacy in Colo.
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GA having a ‘green’ impactDonald E. Skinner
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Congregational newsDonald E. Skinner, Michelle Bates Deakin
Brief congregational news items from the Winter 2013 issue.
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Another GA comes to an endDonald E. Skinner
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Interim ministers help ease transitionsDonald E. Skinner
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Congregational news: Fall 2011Donald E. Skinner, Julia AngleyBrief congregational news items from the Fall 2011 issue.
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Fewer at GA this yearDonald E. Skinner
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Disaster hits three congregationsJulia Angley, Michelle Bates Deakin, Donald E. SkinnerStorms and fire struck UU congregations in Alabama, Massachusetts, and Maine.
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Campaigning for presidentDonald E. Skinner
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The greening of our churchesDonald E. SkinnerCongregations find ways to live the Seventh Principle.
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Congregational newsDonald E. Skinner, Michelle Bates DeakinBrief congregational news items from the Fall 2012 issue.
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Installation includes justice workDonald E. SkinnerRather than simply install its new minister, congregation launched day of community service.
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Cedar Lane's modernist auditoriumDonald E. Skinner
Pietro Belluschi's design for a Unitarian Universalist church in Maryland.
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Congregational newsMichelle Bates Deakin, Donald E. Skinner
Brief congregational news items from the Summer 2013 issue.